Barrell Swivel questions

Using 65lb PP braid and tossing 2oz. I use a Carolina Rig w/ a barrell swivel. My mono leader just recently flew off and was wondering what size swivel you guys prefer w/ this setup. Also, can you recommend a good knot to attach to the swivel? Thanks!

ok let me get this straight you're putting the sinker on your braid the the swivel and finally the hook and leader? if so there are a couple of potential problems, first the sinker could be cutting your braid thereby weakening before casting. second since braid doesn't stretch you could be exerting more force on the braid than it can withstand. my solution? a mono shockleader go 80lb mono with an overhand knot in it but don't tighen it next pass your braid through the overhand knot and tie a 12 turn uni knot cinch the uni up then the overhand knot pull them together and trim just about flush. next is a question about the swivel what size/strength are you using? also is it a crane or barrell?

ok let me get this straight you're putting the sinker on your braid the the swivel and finally the hook and leader? if so there are a couple of potential problems, first the sinker could be cutting your braid thereby weakening before casting. second since braid doesn't stretch you could be exerting more force on the braid than it can withstand. my solution? a mono shockleader go 80lb mono with an overhand knot in it but don't tighen it next pass your braid through the overhand knot and tie a 12 turn uni knot cinch the uni up then the overhand knot pull them together and trim just about flush. next is a question about the swivel what size/strength are you using? also is it a crane or barrell?

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Yea, right now i'm using a 30lb mono leader attached from a barrell swivel. I've switched over to the palomar knot and after about 20 test throws seems to be solid. I think my problem was I wasn't wetting the braid before cinching the knot. If this comes apart i'll definitely try out your shockleader suggestion. Haven't used a crane swivel before, you guys like them huh? From pictures they look almost exactly like the barrel.

i personally love spro power swivels i use the size 4's a lot they are very small and test out at 110lbs. that comes in handy when you're casting 100+yds and fishing for sight feeders(bluefish in the surf) or heaving 6oz on the river for channel cats.

Yea, right now i'm using a 30lb mono leader attached from a barrell swivel. I've switched over to the palomar knot and after about 20 test throws seems to be solid. I think my problem was I wasn't wetting the braid before cinching the knot. If this comes apart i'll definitely try out your shockleader suggestion. Haven't used a crane swivel before, you guys like them huh? From pictures they look almost exactly like the barrel.

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The Crane's are very low profile but very strong. We use them for Striper and Cats both. I think mine are Bill Fisher Cranes, only buy a good brand, I've seen cheaper ones bend at the eye. Mine are only rated around 50# but I have never bent or broke one...and I fish some heavy timber areas.

Yea, right now i'm using a 30lb mono leader attached from a barrell swivel. I've switched over to the palomar knot and after about 20 test throws seems to be solid. I think my problem was I wasn't wetting the braid before cinching the knot. If this comes apart i'll definitely try out your shockleader suggestion. Haven't used a crane swivel before, you guys like them huh? From pictures they look almost exactly like the barrel.

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sounds like your knot was just coming undone. the palomar should keep you buttoned up its a verry good knot. some times i will use the double uni knot on the braid. the 30# leader should be ok too. the shock leader shouldnt be needed if it was your leader coming off leaving your swivel and sinker.

Using 65lb PP braid and tossing 2oz. I use a Carolina Rig w/ a barrell swivel. My mono leader just recently flew off and was wondering what size swivel you guys prefer w/ this setup. Also, can you recommend a good knot to attach to the swivel? Thanks!